I'm just an ordinary person passing by.

After defeating all the enemies, Kabuto approached Hachiman Hikigaya, who was leaning against the wall, looking somewhat weak.

"Are you okay?"

"Ah...yes, it's nothing serious..."

Hachiman Hikigaya used his hands to support himself against the wall and managed to stand up with difficulty.

His body was still aching. The cold ground and rain made his skin extremely sensitive. His bare feet had been running on the ground for so long that they were so cold that he could hardly feel them anymore.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like his foot was bleeding...

He just wanted to collapse, to simply fall asleep... but he couldn't cause Kabuto any trouble...

If I were to collapse here, Kabuto would surely take me back...

And most importantly... Komachi is still at home waiting for him.

I still have to apologize to Komachi... I deliberately pulled that imposter away just now, Komachi will definitely be sad...

What an irresponsible older brother...

As Hachiman Hikigaya leaned against the wall, preparing to leave, he had only taken a few steps when he felt a force approaching him.

Before he could react, he was picked up and carried on someone's back...

"Armor, armored fighting?"

He didn't call out Tiandao's name, even though he felt that the person under the metal suit was Tiandao. But for some reason, he just couldn't bring himself to say Tiandao's name.

"Grandma once said that lonely people can never move forward, and that you can go further by learning to rely on others."

"Although I don't know who you are and this is our first meeting, since I promised that girl I would take you back, I will definitely take you back."

"You can try to rely on me during this time."

"Those who force themselves to be capable are like unripe, green fruits."

Kabuto carried Hachiman Hikigaya on his back towards the Hikigaya residence. The voice coming from beneath his burgundy armor was neither gentle nor warm.

However, the calm voice carried a reassuring quality.

I can learn to rely on him...

As someone who integrates loneliness into himself and avoids interaction with others... even when he communicates and interacts with others and seems to have formed a friendship with them, he still maintains a certain distance from them. Hachiman Hikigaya has always believed in loneliness.

Because of his past, he weaves an outer garment for himself.

He was mature in thought, but unable to escape the shadows; he was calm and melancholic, but not invincible.

No one can truly be alone.

No matter how lonely one feels, humans are ultimately social creatures. When someone sees through the facade of loneliness, that resilient heart becomes exceptionally vulnerable...

Hikigaya Hachiman lay on Kabuto's back, and whether it was the rain or something else, his nose felt a little sore, and a strange, inexplicable emotion welled up inside him...

In the pouring rain, Kabuto finally escorted Hachiman Hikigaya home.

He went to the eaves of the gate, rang the doorbell, and a moment later the door was opened.

Komachi Hikigaya anxiously and worriedly pushed open the door, and the messy Hachiman Hikigaya came into her view. Seeing her brother's tired and disheveled appearance, tears welled up in her eyes and fell.

"elder brother!!"

"Komachi...I'm sorry..."

Kabuto gently set Hachiman Hikigaya down and looked at the crying girl, saying, "Girl, as promised, I have brought your brother back."

"Although your behavior may not be something to be emulated, you have a good older brother."

"Young man, go back and rest. Your foot needs a good rest. Just focus on healing during this time and don't think too much. Treat tonight's events as a nightmare; it will all be over after a good night's sleep."

"Well then, farewell, young men and women."

After giving his instructions to the brother and sister in front of Kabuto, he turned and left.

The burgundy knight disappeared back into the heavy rain, and Hachiman Hikigaya watched his departing figure, a strange feeling washing over him.

Is it感动 (moved/touched)? Or 悲痛 (grief/sorrow)?

Humans are social creatures. If they were not forced to, who would want to be alone?

It was precisely because of his father's experience that Hachiman Hikigaya possessed the ability to see through people's true nature...

"Hey, Kabuto! My name is Hachiman Hikigaya!"

I don't know where he got the courage, but Hachiman Hikigaya shouted his name at Kabuto.

Kabuto didn't turn around; he simply raised his hand and made a gesture.

Amidst the torrential rain, the wine-red knight gradually disappeared from sight. Only when Kabuto was completely out of sight did Hachiman Hikigaya turn his gaze away.

He looked at his sister, who was crying and holding him, and his perpetually deadpan eyes revealed a rare tenderness.

"Let's go back, Komachi..."

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[Congratulations, host, on completing the mission: Eliminate the Zerg!]

[Mission Reward: Character Template: Kamen Rider Kabuto (Rider Form)!]

[Please keep up the good work, host.]

Back in his home, Bai Mu had just taken off his shoes when he heard this system notification.

He casually walked into the bathroom, then took off his clothes and said, "Commander, is there no need to give such a hint?"

"Anyway, I can always do whatever I want, so these rewards are completely meaningless."

[Replying to the host, this is about ritual. Everything needs a sense of ritual; even if you don't need these things now, we still need to remind you on time according to the ritual.]

"Goodness, even systems need a sense of ritual these days."

[Can't a system have a sense of ritual? Host, you're discriminating against our system.]

Why can't a system have a sense of ritual? Seeing this system made me tremble with anger; despite the sweltering heat, I was drenched in cold sweat, my hands and feet ice-cold. Is this host ever going to get better? How is a system supposed to live? This host is constantly oppressing the system; when will the system finally stand up for itself?!

Chapter Ninety-Five: Who corrupted my pure heart? Who?

"Hiss... Good heavens, that punch was incredibly powerful! My Iron Shirt technique, honed for twenty-three years, couldn't even withstand it!?"

Bai Mu gasped in surprise. He never expected that his system could throw a punch so skillfully, and he never expected that his Iron Shirt technique, which he had practiced online for twenty years, would be unable to withstand this punch from his own system.

Wow, that's amazing!

But the white curtain reacted very quickly.

"Commander, how come you're so skilled?! Who taught you all this? Why don't I know anything about this?!"

"This is the first time I've had a system, the first time I've had the ability to transform into other people, but why, why is this happening..."

"Have you truly betrayed me, Commander?!"

So, there's only one answer!

[Snap! (The cane breaks!)]

I will pledge my allegiance to you!

"Hahaha, that's right, that's exactly it! Only I am worthy of you, Commander!"

"I am the one who was chosen!"

"Ha ha ha ha!!"

Bai Mu and the system played in the bathroom for a while. After they were both satisfied, Bai Mu walked out of the bathroom wearing a bath towel.

Although I don't know who corrupted my once pure, innocent, and adorable Tong, I don't dislike Tong Baimu now. Even though the fun of teasing Tong is gone, it's still quite nice to enjoy each other like this.

Oh, as expected of my dearest Tong'er, how can you be so perfect?

After a bit of playful banter, the system started getting down to business.

[Host, why didn't you hand the Knight's Belt to Hachiman Hikigaya just now?]

You must have been poisoned by Hachiman Hikigaya, right?

While it's unclear whether he can fulfill the role of savior, Hachiman Hikigaya is indeed a suitable candidate. He can handle both main and secondary roles.

Why didn't you just hand the belt to him?

What do you think of the performance of the white screen just now?

If the maximum score is 100, the system will definitely give 101 points without hesitation; even one more point would not be excessive.

Heaven had no mercy. After choosing Bai Mu as its savior, Bai Mu spent his days either causing trouble or playing games, and didn't take the so-called savior mission to heart at all. After experiencing the transition from full of hope to utter despair, the system completely lost faith in its host.

Let's all lie down and relax.

What's the point of doing anything? Isn't it better to just lie down? Isn't lying down comfortable?

I'm lying down, what about you?

Just as the system was lying still, the white curtain suddenly gave it another surprise.

What did it see? A card that stood up for ordinary people when they were attacked by Zerg, a card that helped ordinary people when they were stubbornly resisting, and a card that kept its promise and protected everyone.

This is what a hero is like, this is what it means to fight with a card!

Waaah, host, so it turns out that you can do whatever you want!

The system is so touched!

Kabuto's caring tone and reliable demeanor exude maximum boyfriend potential. If the system were female, it guarantees it would fall in love with its host.

If Hachiman Hikigaya were a woman, it guarantees that Hachiman Hikigaya (as a woman) would have secretly fallen for her at that time!

This is the Kamen Rider it wanted, this is the real Kamen Rider!

However, after being moved for a while, the system also realized Bai Mu's thoughts.

The White Screen is probably planning to make Hachiman Hikigaya a Kamen Rider. Otherwise, there would be no need for the White Screen to do this to Hachiman Hikigaya.

"Hmm... I do want Hachiman to become a Kamen Rider. Don't let Hachiman's seemingly aloof demeanor fool you; he's actually a gentleman."

"I will fulfill my promises no matter what, even if it hurts myself."